Obituaries

James Joseph Sitter

James Joseph Sitter

Aug 29, 2023

James “Jim” J. Sitter, age 75, of Oshkosh, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on December 16, 1947, to the late James Sitter and Elsie Lawler. He was united in marriage to Heidimarie Wenzel on August 22, 1970, and had three daughters.

Jim faithfully served in the United States Army for...

Richard "Dick" L. Wahlgren

Richard "Dick" L. Wahlgren

Aug 27, 2023

Richard L. Wahlgren, age 87, passed away on the evening of Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Ascension Mercy Medical. He was born to the late Victor and Carrie (Brennand) Wahlgren on August 9, 1936, in Oshkosh, WI.

Dick graduated in 1954 from Oshkosh High school and remained a lifelong resident. In 1998 he retired from Banta Publishing spending his winters in...

Constance L. Norton

Constance L. Norton

Aug 27, 2023

Constance Lynne Norton, age 70, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, from a battle of pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones to say goodbye.

Connie was born on October 28, 1952, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to the late Carl and Florence Dinger. She was proud of her nearly 30-year career as a Scheduler for Mercy Medical Center.

Connie married the...

Todd G. Kempinger

Todd G. Kempinger

Aug 27, 2023

Todd G. Kempinger, age 58, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning, August 27, 2023, from complications associated with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA).

Todd was born the eldest of three children on July 8, 1965, in Oshkosh, to the late Theodore (Ted) Kempinger, and Kay (Blau/Kempinger) Keough. He grew up in Oshkosh and graduated from Oshkosh North in...

Brent J. Hielsberg

Brent J. Hielsberg

Aug 27, 2023

Brent Jarad Hielsberg, age 34 passed away unexpectedly of a massive heart attack on Sunday August 27, 2023. He was born March 30, 1989, in Oshkosh to Kurt and Wendy Hielsberg. Brent was married to Meghan (Riesop) and together they had two wonderful boys, Jackson and Jayden. Brent was an amazing dad and devoted his life to the boys.

Brent graduated...

Eugene F. Kubasta

Eugene F. Kubasta

Aug 25, 2023

Eugene F. Kubasta, age 94, passed away peacefully at his residence on the morning of Friday, August 25, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born to the late John and Mary (Matschi) Kubasta on March 5, 1929, in Oshkosh. Gene proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps (1948-52). Gene married Kathleen Embs on March 3, 1962,...

Raymond Lewis Edelstein

Raymond Lewis Edelstein

Aug 24, 2023

Raymond Lewis Edelstein, age 69, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2023. Ray was the son of Lawrence Edelstein and Jean (Klein) Edelstein. Ray grew up in Milwaukee and was a graduate of Custer High School, Class of 1972, where he met his future wife, Janice Thompson. Ray graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1976, and University of Tulsa...

Walter M. Domnie

Walter M. Domnie

Aug 21, 2023

Walter “Walt” M. Domnie, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and mentor passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side. He was born August 2nd, 1951, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to the late Oscar and Hilde (Skok) Domnie. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc and was a member of the Lincoln Shipbuilders football and wrestling teams. He...

Matthew M. Brand

Matthew M. Brand

Aug 21, 2023

Matthew M. Brand, age 58, passed away after a battle with cancer, surrounded by family on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on June 1, 1965, in Oshkosh to the late Marlin and Ramona (Mand Boynton) Brand. He was united in marriage to Kristina Seefeldt on December 10, 2003, in Las Vegas.

Matthew...

Debra D. Vroman

Debra D. Vroman

Aug 20, 2023

Debra D. Vroman, age 66, passed away at Marshfield Medical Center on Sunday, August 20, 2023. She was born to the late Raymond and Delores (Sattler) Werner on June 6, 1957, in Oshkosh WI. She married Jim Vroman and together they have been together for over 40 years.

Debra held various employment positions through-out her years, but her main focus and...

Rose Marie Forbes

Rose Marie Forbes

Aug 19, 2023

Rose Marie Forbes, 78 of Black Wolf, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 19, 2023. Rose was born December 17, 1944 to the late Leroy and Elizabeth (Weber) Streicher of Chicago, IL. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Martin Forbes on April 27, 1963 at St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church in Glenview,...

Dr. M. James Simonson

Dr. M. James Simonson

Aug 19, 2023

Dr. M. James (Jim) Simonson, age 89, died Saturday August 19, 2023. He was born June 24, 1934, in Scobey, MT to Rev. Rudolph and Gladys Simonson, the youngest of four brothers.

Jim graduated from Sisseton High School in Sisseton, SD. It was during this time he met and continued to love his life-time companion, Shirley. In 1956 he graduated from...

Dahlia Rose Chapin

Dahlia Rose Chapin

Aug 18, 2023

Dahlia Rose Chapin, age 10 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully in her mother’s arms Friday, August 18, 2023 at Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born in Neenah on March 12, 2013 to Jamie and Erin (Schaefer) Chapin, the oldest of three children.

Dahlia and her family are members of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. She had a fierce love for Jesus...

Julianne Boese

Julianne Boese

Aug 17, 2023

Julianne Mary (Mitchell) Boese, age 83, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Evergreen Manor. She was born on February 7, 1940, to the late Elizabeth Rose (Mulchaey) and James Foster Mitchell in Oshkosh. Julianne married Richard Charles “Dick” Boese on October 5, 1963 and their marriage was blessed with two daughters, Elizabeth and Tracy. He preceded her in...

Anna J Tischendorf

Anna J Tischendorf

Aug 17, 2023

Anna J. Tischendorf 97, of Oshkosh went home to the Lord on August 17, 2023, after a brief illness.

Anna was born on October 14, 1925, in South Milwaukee to Stephan and Martha (Machutt) Jutrzonka.

 On February 9, 1946, she was united in marriage to Clarence Tischendorf at St. Aldabert's Catholic Church in South Milwaukee. After marriage, Clarence and Anna took...

Geraldine M. Schmidt

Geraldine M. Schmidt

Aug 16, 2023

Geraldine “Gerry” M. Schmidt, age 95, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, in Oshkosh. She was born on June 5, 1928, in Oshkosh to the late Leo and Henrietta (Kuehn) Tauschmann. Gerry was united in marriage to Leo Schmidt at St. Mary Catholic Church on August 22, 1959.

Gerry loved to travel, especially to Las Vegas. For her...

William "Larry" L. Sowers

William "Larry" L. Sowers

Aug 14, 2023

William “Larry” Sowers, age 68, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023. He was born on October 2, 1954, to Lloyd and Velma (Coleman) Sowers.

Larry loved entertaining in Larry Land and riding his motorcycle.

He is survived by his children: Jesse (Nora) Sowers, Jamie Sowers, Rory (Amber) Sowers; grandchildren: Zachary, Malaki, and Maxton; mother, Velma Sowers; brother, Charles Sowers; sisters: Joyce,...

Dennis Eugene Pieper

Dennis Eugene Pieper

Aug 11, 2023

Dennis Eugene Pieper, age 69, of Oshkosh, died Friday, August 11, 2023, at Bethel Home. He was born March 2, 1954, in Campbellsport, WI to the late Herbert and Delores (Hauser) Pieper. On October 18, 1980, Dennis & Lisa Oleson were united in marriage in Oshkosh, WI, a union that would last over 43 years.

Dennis attended Campbellsport High School graduating...

Mary O'Bright

Mary O'Bright

Aug 10, 2023

Mary Ann O’Bright, age 77 of Oshkosh, passed away at Aurora Medical Center on Thursday, August 10, 2023. She was born in Ripon on January 25, 1946 to the late Arnold and Bernice Wichman. Mary was united in marriage to her first husband, Earl Morey and had four sons. He preceded her in death. She later married Renald “Ren” O’Bright...

Peter F. Lee

Peter F. Lee

Aug 7, 2023

Peter F. Lee, 72, of Lake Forest, IL passed away unexpectedly on Monday August 7, 2023. Beloved husband of Jennifer (nee White).

Born December 19, 1950, in Oshkosh, WI, Peter grew up playing football, tennis and golf. He enjoyed bike riding throughout Kettle-Moraine area in his youth and driving his 1967 TR4A throughout the Chicago North Shore, as an adult. Peter...